including APS-MCC

Bridging the gap between CPL/MEIR and airline employment

Obtaining a CPL/MEIR is a fantastic achievement however you are not yet airline ready. The next step is learning how to co-operate in a multi crew environment and fly a commercial aircraft. At this point in your training you will be considering an APS-MCC.

What is certain is that you will have invested a lot of time and money in your commercial pilot training and your focus will soon be on finding your first airline job. Competition is tough and all candidates have one thing in common, they hold a CPL/MEIR, yet airline selection requires new First Officers to demonstrate first class technical and non-technical (NOTECH) skills.

So how do you stand out from the crowd?

BESTPILOT is designed to enable you to stand ‘head and shoulders’ above all other candidates. We do this by offering CPL/MEIR holders the opportunity to access the best airline preparation and training programme in the industry.

Our BESTPILOT training courses develop your technical skills (APS-MCC) and hone the ‘soft skills’ critical to success at airline selection and in your future career. These are the skills that make you stand out from other applicants; they are the differentiating factors between a good pilot and an exceptional pilot.

Key features

40 hour APS-MCC

Pilot Fundamentals (NOTECH training)

Professional Pilot Development including interview preparation training (NOTECH training)

BESTPILOT (incl. APS-MCC) Programme

Combining professional development, technical training and employment support, BESTPILOT offers a unique opportunity for trainee pilots to hone their skills to the high professional standards required of a new First Officer.

Our 27 day BESTPILOT training programme comprises:

Module 1 – APS-MCC

Module 2 – Pilot Fundamentals

Module 3 – Professional Pilot Development

Cost: £7,800 incl VAT

APS-MCC (IAA approved)

You are now ready to transition from single pilot operations to a multi crew environment; it is an exciting time in your training.

The APS-MCC is delivered by our training partner Simtech Aviation. It is a 40-hour course delivered in a new B737-800 sim; a full replica flight deck of the Boeing 737-800. It replaces the previous MCC-JOC certification and benefits from the addition of advanced swept-wing jet aeroplane training; advanced airline operations scenario training; and a final assessment.

Duration: 17 days.

Location: Dublin, Ireland.

NOTECH Training

Pilot Fundamentals

Pilot Fundamentals delivers a realistic and practical insight into the role and responsibilities of a new first Officer. We give you an in-depth understanding of airline operations, Human Factors, Crew Resource Management, briefing skills, Non-Normal Management and the aviation business. You will be provided with with the knowledge of how to fully contribute to the commercial success of an airline.

Duration: 5 days.

Location: Stratford upon Avon, UK.

Professional Pilot Development

Based upon the IATA core competencies, this course is designed to equip the Pilot with a clear understanding of the skills, personal qualities and professional attributes required of an airline Pilot. The trainee has the opportunity to demonstrate, develop and hone their communication, presentation and team skills as they prepare for airline assessment and transition into employment.

Duration: 5 days.

Location: Stratford upon Avon, UK.

Employment Support

You have invested significant time, effort and money in your training and are now airline ready! We are committed to supporting you in finding your first job. This is a partnership where we offer you continuing support and training, free of charge for as long as necessary, but require you to do your absolute utmost to pursue every opportunity.

Unlimited NOTECH refresher training

Successful completion of the BESTPILOT programme is not regarded as the end; rather it is a beginning. Our further commitment to our BESTPILOT graduates is to offer free unlimited NOTECH skills refresher training right up to finding a job.

BESTPILOT Graduation Ceremony

We believe that all of our BESTPILOT graduates deserve to celebrate their success and toast the future. The career you are embarking upon is amazing. That doesn’t mean it is easy or cheap, or that you won’t have sleepless nights along the way, but the hard work, commitment and money you have invested in your career deserves to be recognised; not just by KURA but also your future employers – the airline industry.

Performance Guarantee on Type Rating

The Performance Guarantee is our commitment that BESTPILOT graduates will fully satisfy the performance requirements of the airline when undertaking Type Rating training.

The Performance Guarantee is only offered through airlines who enter into a KURA training partnership.

BESTPILOT pre-entry requirements

Current CPL/MEIR

ICAO Level 5 English

Successful completion of BESTPILOT Skills Appraisal

BESTPILOT Skills Appraisal

We appreciate that at this point in your training you have invested a significant amount of money whatever route you chose to train. Whilst we cannot guarantee a job we want our customers to have a positive outcome. We need to identify at the outset of our relationship exactly how the BESTPILOT programme will benefit you and we can only do this through appraisal. We also want you to have peace of mind, before you spend any more money, that you have the skills and aptitude to meet the demanding requirements of the course. BESTPILOT Skills Appraisal comprises:

Please note:
– Due to popular demand our courses fill up quickly. Please contact us regarding availability on the above course dates
– CPL/MEIR must be completed 14 days in advance of the APS-MCC course start date

BESTPILOT Next Generation

Our partnership with our BESTPILOT graduates never ends. We offer continued professional development training to all of our graduates and in return we ask them to support our ongoing training objectives.

We do this by offering our BESTPILOT graduates the opportunity to undertake Train the Trainer and Train the Assessor professional development courses free of charge. The Pilots who work with us have an opportunity to practice their newly learnt skills under the direct supervision of experienced trainers and assessors.

We are nurturing the next generation of KURA Pilot trainers and assessors.

BESTPILOT (incl. APS-MCC) Programme

Combining professional development, technical training and employment support, BESTPILOT offers a unique opportunity for trainee pilots to hone their skills to the high professional standards required of a new First Officer.

Our 27 day BESTPILOT training programme comprises:

Module 1 – APS-MCC

Module 2 – Pilot Fundamentals

Module 3 – Professional Pilot Development

Cost: £7,800 incl VAT

APS-MCC (IAA approved)

You are now ready to transition from single pilot operations to a multi crew environment; it is an exciting time in your training.

The APS-MCC is delivered by our training partner Simtech Aviation. It is a 40-hour course delivered in a new B737-800 sim; a full replica flight deck of the Boeing 737-800. It replaces the previous MCC-JOC certification and benefits from the addition of advanced swept-wing jet aeroplane training; advanced airline operations scenario training; and a final assessment.

Duration: 17 days.

Location: Dublin, Ireland.

NOTECH Training

Pilot Fundamentals

Pilot Fundamentals delivers a realistic and practical insight into the role and responsibilities of a new first Officer. We give you an in-depth understanding of airline operations, Human Factors, Crew Resource Management, briefing skills, Non-Normal Management and the aviation business. You will be provided with with the knowledge of how to fully contribute to the commercial success of an airline.

Duration: 5 days.

Location: Stratford upon Avon, UK.

Professional Pilot Development

Based upon the IATA core competencies, this course is designed to equip the Pilot with a clear understanding of the skills, personal qualities and professional attributes required of an airline Pilot. The trainee has the opportunity to demonstrate, develop and hone their communication, presentation and team skills as they prepare for airline assessment and transition into employment.

Duration: 5 days.

Location: Stratford upon Avon, UK.

Employment Support

You have invested significant time, effort and money in your training and are now airline ready! We are committed to supporting you in finding your first job. This is a partnership where we offer you continuing support and training, free of charge for as long as necessary, but require you to do your absolute utmost to pursue every opportunity.

Unlimited NOTECH refresher training

Successful completion of the BESTPILOT programme is not regarded as the end; rather it is a beginning. Our further commitment to our BESTPILOT graduates is to offer free unlimited NOTECH skills refresher training right up to finding a job.

BESTPILOT Graduation Ceremony

We believe that all of our BESTPILOT graduates deserve to celebrate their success and toast the future. The career you are embarking upon is amazing. That doesn’t mean it is easy or cheap, or that you won’t have sleepless nights along the way, but the hard work, commitment and money you have invested in your career deserves to be recognised; not just by KURA but also your future employers – the airline industry.

Performance Guarantee on Type Rating

The Performance Guarantee is our commitment that BESTPILOT graduates will fully satisfy the performance requirements of the airline when undertaking Type Rating training.

The Performance Guarantee is only offered through airlines who enter into a KURA training partnership.

BESTPILOT pre-entry requirements

Current CPL/MEIR

ICAO Level 5 English

Successful completion of BESTPILOT Skills Appraisal

BESTPILOT Skills Appraisal

We appreciate that at this point in your training you have invested a significant amount of money whatever route you chose to train. Whilst we cannot guarantee a job we want our customers to have a positive outcome. We need to identify at the outset of our relationship exactly how the BESTPILOT programme will benefit you and we can only do this through appraisal. We also want you to have peace of mind, before you spend any more money, that you have the skills and aptitude to meet the demanding requirements of the course. BESTPILOT Skills Appraisal comprises:

Please note:
– Due to popular demand our courses fill up quickly. Please contact us regarding availability on the above course dates
– CPL/MEIR must be completed 14 days in advance of the APS-MCC course start date

BESTPILOT Next Generation

Our partnership with our BESTPILOT graduates never ends. We offer continued professional development training to all of our graduates and in return we ask them to support our ongoing training objectives.

We do this by offering our BESTPILOT graduates the opportunity to undertake Train the Trainer and Train the Assessor professional development courses free of charge. The Pilots who work with us have an opportunity to practice their newly learnt skills under the direct supervision of experienced trainers and assessors.

We are nurturing the next generation of KURA Pilot trainers and assessors.

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In partnership with

Customer Liaison Team

The team at KURA are passionate about supporting our BESPILOTs at all stages of the BESTPILOT journey; from your APS-MCC through to the end of your line check (and beyond if you need us!). As part of this commitment, we have created the Customer Liaison Team.

Pete WhittenCustomer Liaison Team Lead

The Customer Liaison Team is led by our Pilot trainers Niven Phoenix, Jim Thurrell and Pete Whitten and is supported by BESTPILOT graduate volunteers, all pilots flying the line. You can read more about the team here.

The team aims to speak to BESTPILOTs each week to offer support and advice on their training, information on life with an airline and to gather valuable feedback… in addition, they offer a shoulder to cry on or person to rant to!

All our BESTPILOT graduates are offered this support from the Customer Liaison Team – we believe this unique initiative offers our Pilots unparalleled, invaluable support which truly makes a difference to each one of them.